CVE-2010-5241: Medium severity Autodesk AutoCAD vulnerability
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dwmapi.dll or (2) IBFS32.DLL file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .dwg file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-5241?
CVE-2010-5241 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5241?
To fix CVE-2010-5241, ensure that untrusted paths are secured and avoid executing files from unverified directories.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-5241?
CVE-2010-5241 affects local users of Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 who can manipulate the current working directory.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2010-5241?
CVE-2010-5241 allows local users to execute a Trojan horse DLL, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Can CVE-2010-5241 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2010-5241 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.